Course Descriptions

A course for the general interest student, the intent of which is to heighten the student's awareness of the place of music in our culture and enhance his or her enjoyment of the art form itself. This course carries SUNY General Education The Arts credit.

• Music
• 3 Credit(s)
• (3) Contact Hour(s)

Major course topics include a study of scales, intervals, key signatures, meters, rhythmic reading, and chords. This course is for students with little or no background in music performance or theory. This course carries SUNY General Education The Arts credit.

• Music
• 3 Credit(s)
• (3) Contact Hour(s)

An introductory course designed for the general student and for individuals majoring in Music or Music Recording. Students learn the fundamentals of harmony, music reading, part-writing in root position, simple chorale analysis, keyboard skills, and sight singing. Attendance at one hour of keyboard lab weekly is required in addition to the lectures. This course carries SUNY General Education Humanities credit. Prerequisite: A score of 13 or higher on the Theory Placement Exam or MUS-105. Co-requisite: MUS-106L.

• Music
• 3 Credit(s)
• (3) Contact Hour(s)

An introductory course designed for individuals majoring in Music or Music Recording to amplify the material covered in the lecture portion. Course specific skills developed include sight-singing and ear training. This course carries SUNY General Education The Arts credit. Co-requisite: MUS-106.

• Music
• 1 Credit(s)
• (2) Contact Hour(s)

This course is a continuation of Music Theory I. Concepts include a continuation of part-writing triads, a study of chord and non-chord tone function in tonal system, analyses of chorales and easy keyboard literature of the 18th and 19th centuries. Attendance at one hour of keyboard lab weekly is required in addition to the lectures. Prerequisite: Take MUS-106 with a Minimum Grade of C-. Co-requisite: MUS-107L.

• Music
• 3 Credit(s)
• (3) Contact Hour(s)

This course is a continuation of Music Theory Aural Lab I, designed for individuals majoring in Music and Music Recording. Course content amplifies the material covered in the lecture portion. Course specific skills developed include sight-singing and ear training. Prerequisite: Take MUS-106L with a Minimum Grade of C-. Co-requisite: MUS-107.

• Music
• 1 Credit(s)
• (2) Contact Hour(s)

A select group of students chosen annually through audition and with the approval of instructor, who perform jazz and pop standards in concerts each semester. Prerequisite: Audition and approval of instructor.

• Music
• 1 Credit(s)
• (3) Contact Hour(s)

This is a survey course that traces the history of British and American rock music. Beginning with its roots in jazz, rhythm and blues, and country and western music, the course traces the development of Rock to the present day and examines the cultural, economic, and social contexts of the music. We will study the music of Chuck Berry, the Beatles, the Rolling Stones, Jimi Hendrix, Led Zeppelin, Metallica, Nirvana, and many more artists. This course carries SUNY General Education The Arts credit.

• Music
• 3 Credit(s)
• (3) Contact Hour(s)

A study of masterpieces of Western Music Literature intended for students with little or no background in music. Students will be introduced to musical terms, forms, styles, genres, and historical periods in order to develop a theoretical and practical understanding of how music works.

• Music
• 3 Credit(s)
• (3) Contact Hour(s)

The complimentary study (with MUS 111) of canonic pieces of Western Music Literature as well as critical issues involved in the assertion of canonicity or "greatness". Students will consider a number of genres including concerti, opera, and symphony.

• Music
• 3 Credit(s)
• (3) Contact Hour(s)

Members rehearse and perform guitar instrumental arrangements.

• Music
• 1 Credit(s)
• (3) Contact Hour(s)

Members rehearse and perform percussion instrumental arrangements.

• Music
• 1 Credit(s)
• (3) Contact Hour(s)

A mixed chorus of about seventy singers from both the College and community; performs large choral works from all principal style periods in concerts each semester.

• Music
• 1 Credit(s)
• (3) Contact Hour(s)

A select group of about twenty-four community members and students chosen annually through audition, who perform a cappella works and music for chamber chorus in concerts each semester.

• Music
• 1 Credit(s)
• (3) Contact Hour(s)

College Singers is a course offered to students who have at least one semester of chorale ensemble experience. It is designed to develop students' overall musical skills as well as their ability to successfully rehearse and perform wide variety of choral literature in concerts at the end of each semester.

• Music
• 1 Credit(s)
• (3) Contact Hour(s)

Members rehearse and perform contemporary jazz/rock arrangements and originals. Instrumental ability and some band experience are required.

• Music
• 1 Credit(s)
• (3) Contact Hour(s)

A concert band comprised of instrumentalists from both the College and community which performs major compositions for wind ensemble as well as band transcriptions. Prerequisite: Successful completion of high school band program or permission of instructor.

• Music
• 1 Credit(s)
• (3) Contact Hour(s)

Instruction in Piano. All students who take applied music as an elective pay for the lessons in addition to the tuition charge. A minimum of twelve, forty-five minute lessons is required per semester for a single academic credit. Students are required to play a performance examination at the end of each term. This course carries SUNY General Education The Arts credit.

• Music
• 1 Credit(s)
• (1) Contact Hour(s)

Instruction in Voice. All students who take applied music as an elective pay for the lessons in addition to the tuition charge. A minimum of twelve forty-five minute lessons is required per semester for a single academic credit. Students are required to play a performance examination at the end of each term. This course carries SUNY General Education The Arts credit.

• Music
• 1 Credit(s)
• (1) Contact Hour(s)

Instruction in Trumpet. All students who take applied music as an elective pay for the lessons in addition to the tuition charge. A minimum of twelve, forty-five minute lessons is required per semester for a single academic credit. Students are required to play a performance examination at the end of each term. This course carries SUNY General Education The Arts credit.

• Music
• 1 Credit(s)
• (1) Contact Hour(s)

Instruction in Flute. All students who take applied music as an elective pay for the lessons in addition to the tuition charge. A minimum of twelve, forty-five minute lessons is required per semester for a single academic credit. Students are required to play a performance examination at the end of each term. This course carries SUNY General Education The Arts credit.

• Music
• 1 Credit(s)
• (1) Contact Hour(s)

Instruction in Classical Guitar. All students who take applied music as an elective pay for the lessons in addition to the tuition charge. A minimum of twelve, forty-five minute lessons is required per semester for a single academic credit. Students are required to play a performance examination at the end of each term. This course carries SUNY General Education The Arts credit.

• Music
• 1 Credit(s)
• (1) Contact Hour(s)

Instruction in Saxophone. All students who take applied music as an elective pay for the lessons in addition to the tuition charge. A minimum of twelve, forty-five minute lessons is required per semester for a single academic credit. Students are required to play a performance examination at the end of each term. This course carries SUNY General Education The Arts credit.

• Music
• 1 Credit(s)
• (1) Contact Hour(s)

Instruction in Organ. All students who take applied music as an elective pay for the lessons in addition to the tuition charge. A minimum of twelve forty-five minute lessons is required per semester for a single academic credit. Students are required to play a performance examination at the end of each term. This course carries SUNY General Education The Arts credit.

• Music
• 1 Credit(s)
• (1) Contact Hour(s)

Instruction in Drumset. All students who take applied music as an elective pay for the lessons in addition to the tuition charge. A minimum of twelve, forty-five minute lessons is required per semester for a single academic credit. Students are required to play a performance examination at the end of each term.

• Music
• 1 Credit(s)
• (1) Contact Hour(s)

Instruction in Cello. All students who take applied music as an elective pay for the lessons in addition to the tuition charge. A minimum of twelve forty-fice minute lessons is required per semester for a single academic credit. Students are required to play a performance examination at the end of each term.

• Music
• 1 Credit(s)
• (1) Contact Hour(s)

Instruction in Harp. All students who take applied music as an elective pay for the lessons in addition to the tuition charge. A minimum of twelve forty-fice minute lessons is required per semester for a single academic credit. Students are required to play a performance examination at the end of each term.

• Music
• 1 Credit(s)
• (1) Contact Hour(s)

This course is an introduction to AVID Sibelius music notation software employing Apple Mac computers. Students will apply music theory to Sibelius software via hands-on projects in music composition, notation, scoring, MIDI, rhythm, and note entry. Sample course topics include Mac computer literacy, music arranging, and composing for film. Prerequisite: Take MUS-105 or a Score of 13 or higher on the Music Theory Placement Exam.

• Music
• 3 Credit(s)
• (3) Contact Hour(s)

Instruction in Oboe. All students who take applied music as an elective pay for the lessons in addition to the tuition charge. A minimum of twelve, forty-five minute lessons is required per semester for a single academic credit. Students are required to play a performance examination at the end of each term.

• Music
• 1 Credit(s)
• (1) Contact Hour(s)

Instruction in Percussion. All students who take applied music as an elective pay for the lessons in addition to the tuition charge. A minimum of twelve, forty-five minute lessons is required per semester for a single academic credit. Students are required to play a performance examination at the end of each term. This course carries SUNY General Education The Arts credit.

• Music
• 1 Credit(s)
• (1) Contact Hour(s)

Instruction in French Horn. All students who take applied music as an elective pay for the lessons in addition to the tuition charge. A minimum of twelve, forty-five minute lessons is required per semester for a single academic credit. Students are required to play a performance examination at the end of each term. This course carries SUNY General Education The Arts credit.

• Music
• 1 Credit(s)
• (1) Contact Hour(s)

Instruction in String Bass. All students who take applied music as an elective pay for the lessons in addition to the tuition charge. A minimum of twelve forty-fice minute lessons is required per semester for a single academic credit. Students are required to play a performance examination at the end of each term. This course carries SUNY General Education The Arts credit.

• Music
• 1 Credit(s)
• (1) Contact Hour(s)

Instruction in Jazz Bass. All students who take applied music as an elective pay for the lessons in addition to the tuition charge. A minimum of twelve, forty-five minute lessons is required per semester for a single academic credit. Students are required to play a performance examination at the end of each term. This course carries SUNY General Education The Arts credit.

• Music
• 1 Credit(s)
• (1) Contact Hour(s)

Instruction in Trombone. All students who take applied music as an elective pay for the lessons in addition to the tuition charge. A minimum of twelve, forty-five minute lessons is required per semester for a single academic credit. Students are required to play a performance examination at the end of each term. This course carries SUNY General Education The Arts credit.

• Music
• 1 Credit(s)
• (1) Contact Hour(s)

Instruction in Clarinet. All students who take applied music as an elective pay for the lessons in addition to the tuition charge. A minimum of twelve, forty-five minute lessons is required per semester for a single academic credit. Students are required to play a performance examination at the end of each term. This course carries SUNY General Education The Arts credit.

• Music
• 1 Credit(s)
• (1) Contact Hour(s)

Instruction in Jazz Piano. All students who take applied music as an elective pay for the lessons in addition to the tuition charge. A minimum of twelve, forty-five minute lessons is required per semester for a single academic credit. Students are required to play a performance examination at the end of each term. This course carries SUNY General Education The Arts credit.

• Music
• 1 Credit(s)
• (1) Contact Hour(s)

Instruction in Jazz Guitar. All students who take applied music as an elective pay for the lessons in addition to the tuition charge. A minimum of twelve, forty-five minute lessons is required per semester for a single academic credit. Students are required to play a performance examination at the end of each term.

• Music
• 1 Credit(s)
• (1) Contact Hour(s)

Instruction in Jazz Voice. All students who take applied music as an elective pay for the lessons in addition to the tuition charge. A minimum of twelve, forty-five minute lessons is required per semester for a single academic credit. Students are required to play a performance examination at the end of each term.

• Music
• 1 Credit(s)
• (1) Contact Hour(s)

A study of mixer formats, patch bays, decibels, acoustics, and microphones. Emphasis is on gaining practical knowledge through working with recording equipment. Consideration is also given to production concepts and aesthetics. Students will work on both studio and field recording projects. Co-requisite: MUS-106.

• Music
• 3 Credit(s)
• (4) Contact Hour(s)

This course serves as an introduction to the dynamics of the music industry including intellectual property concerns, distribution and marketing, and how technical innovation affects the current business model.

• Music
• 1 Credit(s)
• (1) Contact Hour(s)

MUS 206 continues the study of tonal harmony and voice leading from MUS 107. MUS 206 also includes a survey of common chromatic chords, modulation and modal inflection as well as basic formal types and fundamental procedures in fugue. Attendance at one hour of keyboard lab weekly is required in addition to the lectures. Prerequisite: Take MUS-107 with a Minimum Grade of C-. Co-requisite: MUS-206L.

• Music
• 3 Credit(s)
• (3) Contact Hour(s)

This course is a continuation of Music Theory Aural Lab II, designed for individuals majoring in Music and Music Recording. Course content amplifies the material covered in the lecture portion. Course specific skills developed include sight-singing and ear training. Co-requisite: MUS-206.

• Music
• 1 Credit(s)
• (2) Contact Hour(s)

Music 207 is the continued study (from Music 206) of harmony and voice leading (particularly chromatic harmony) and the continued consideration of basic formal idioms in more complex applications. Music 207 also surveys mainstream 20th Century compositional techniques. Attendance at one hour of keyboard lab weekly is required in addition to the lectures. Prerequisite: Take MUS-206 with a Minimum Grade of C-. Co-requisite: MUS-207L.

• Music
• 3 Credit(s)
• (3) Contact Hour(s)

This course is a continuation of Music Theory Aural Lab III, designed for individuals majoring in Music and Music Recording. Course content amplifies the material covered in the lecture portion. Course specific skills developed include sight-singing and ear training. Co-requisite: MUS-207.

• Music
• 1 Credit(s)
• (2) Contact Hour(s)

A study of the evolution of music from Gregorian chant and music of the troubadours through the writings of J.S. Bach. Students will engage with the material in a variety of ways, such as composing. Prerequisite: Take ENG-101 and MUS-107 with a Minimum Grade of C-.

• Music
• 3 Credit(s)
• (3) Contact Hour(s)

The history of music from the rise of sonata form in the works of Haydn and Mozart to the twelve-tone, aleatoric, and electronic music of the present. Students will engage with the material in a variety of ways such as listening, researching, and writing. Prerequisite: Take ENG-101 and MUS-107 with a Minimum Grade of C-.

• Music
• 3 Credit(s)
• (3) Contact Hour(s)

This is a continuation of audio one. Emphasis will be on gaining experience in the studio thru a variety of student projects. Students will study multi track theory, aural analysis, microphones, effects and sequencing. Prerequisite: MUS 170, Corequisite: MUS 107. Prerequisite: Take MUS-170 with a Minimum Grade of C-. Co-requisite: MUS-107.

• Music
• 3 Credit(s)
• (4) Contact Hour(s)

This course covers all the material acquired in the two prerequisite courses in greater detail, and discusses how to use those concepts within stylistic norms. Throughout the course we will emphasize "ear training" and the art of listening, in conjunction with mixing techniques and practice. Prerequisite: Take MUS-270 with a Minimum Grade of C-. Co-requiste: MUS-206.

• Music
• 3 Credit(s)
• (4) Contact Hour(s)

This course serves as a capstone experience for students in the Music Recording Program. Students will be expected to function as a professional recording engineer with clients, booking sessions, meeting deadlines and seeking possible album distribution. Prerequisite: Take MUS-271 with a Minimum Grade of C-. Co-requisite: MUS-207.

• Music
• 3 Credit(s)
• (4) Contact Hour(s)

This course provides an introduction to sound reinforcement systems and practical live recording applications. Emphasis is placed on sound system components, design, and function with a hands-on approach to set up, maintenance, troubleshooting, operation, analysis, and safety. Other course topics will include a study of a variety of recording formats as well as digital multi-track equipment and operation leading to individual on-location recording projects. Some basic tools required. Prerequisite: Take MUS-270 with a Minimum Grade of C-.

• Music
• 3 Credit(s)
• (3-1) Contact Hour(s)